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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.23, 64.82 and 41.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.23, 64.82 and 41.10 is: 61.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.23 : 64.82 = 41.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.23/64.82 = 41.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.23x = 64.82 × 41.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.23x = 2,663.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,663.90/43.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.62

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